Day 3 - Saturday
Dimple Desai
DDS, AAACD
Prep, Provisional and Perfect Communication
DAY 3Â - Saturday, January 31Â | 8:00AM - 10:00AM | 2 CE Credits
Materials List
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Self Assesment
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Course OutlineÂ
In this course, participants will journey through a complete and modern approach to indirect restorative dentistry—one that begins with purposeful tooth preparation and extends all the way to delivering a predictable, high-quality final restoration. We’ll explore how thoughtful provisional design sets the tone for both function and esthetics, and how effective, detailed communication with your ceramist elevates every case. Through practical instruction on digital photography, polarized imaging, and shade-matching protocols, you’ll learn how to translate what you see chairside into information your lab can confidently act on. By mastering preparation fundamentals, crafting precise and beautiful temporaries, and implementing reliable lab-communication strategies, you will leave with the tools to achieve consistent, exceptional restorative outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Master tooth preparation techniques for successful indirect restorations
- Fabricate functional and aesthetic temporaries with precision
- Effectively communicate with the dental lab using photography and polarized images
- Implement strategies for predictable high-quality restorations
About Dr. Desai
Dr. Dimple Desai is a Cosmetic Dentist practicing in Newport Beach, CA. She is the founder of Luminous Smiles - a boutique dental practice focusing on rejuvenating patient’s lives through their smile. Dr. Desai received her Doctorate in Dental surgery from the University of Southern California in 2008 and was selected to become a member of the national dental society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Dr. Desai returned to her Alma Mater in 2018 to serve as a Clinical Adjunct Professor until 2020. She has been recognized as a Top Dentist locally for four consecutive years and was recognized nationally as a Top 40 under 40 Dentist in 2020. Dr. Desai is a proud accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and has published numerous articles highlighting her patient cases in nationally circulated dental publications.
Ron Kaminer, DDSÂ
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Kerry Lepicek, RDH
High Tech Minimally Invasive Dental Hygiene – A Team Approach
DAY 3Â - Saturday, January 31Â | 10:30AM - 12:30PM | 2 CE Credits
Materials List
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Self Assesment
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Key Take-Aways
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Course OutlineÂ
It's common knowledge that to have a highly profitable and patient-focused dental practice, you must have a hygiene team that is aligned philosophically with the goals of the practice. Patient education is crucial to treatment acceptance and must be perfected as well. This program will include take home tips and Monday morning actions that will be easy to implement by the dentist and their team.
Learning Objectives
- High tech diagnostics: Implementing AI to better treat our patients.
- Establishing a perio-preventive philosophy: Why everyone must be on the same page.
- Minimally invasive periodontal Therapy: Piezos, lasers and more.
- Getting patients to say yes: Powerful communication skills equal case acceptance.
- Ancillary treatments: It does not stop in the dental office.
About Dr. Kaminer
Dr. Ron Kaminer is a 1990 graduate of the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He has always been passionate about technology and was one of the first 100 dentists in the USA to incorporate a hard tissue dental laser into his practice. Over the years, Dr. Kaminer has taught dental lasers, technology, and minimally invasive dentistry to thousands of dentists worldwide. He serves on the board of Catapult Education, is a frequent contributor to Mentor magazine, sits on the editorial board of Dental Product Shopper, and acts as a clinical consultant to numerous dental manufacturers. While doing all of the above, Dr. Kaminer maintains a full-time practice in his offices in Hewlett and Oceanside, NY, focusing on minimally invasive and digital dentistry. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a member of the American Dental Association, and a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry.
About Kerry
Kerry Lepicek is an experienced dental hygienist with over 20 years of clinical practice. She works at Clinical Research Dental as a Clinical Specialist in Dental Hygiene and Education, and part-time in a general practice. Kerry’s expertise includes oral biofilm, halitosis, the oral-systemic connection, and the dental hygiene process of care. She is dedicated to educating both patients and dental professionals on health and wellness.
Kerry is actively involved in various dental organizations. She serves as a section editor for Women in Dentistry, is a member of the Research Advisory Committee for the Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association (ODHA), and sits on the advisory board for AAOSH. She recently received the Distinguished Service Award from the ODHA for her outstanding contributions to the dental hygiene profession and the Association.
Her practical advice will transform your practice and improve your patients’ health.
